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Another family will have the chance at a fresh start, thanks to a land donation by Taylorsville’s Citizen’s Union Bank, said Spencer County Habitat for Humanity President Bill Drury. Applications to become a partner family will be accepted through December 19.

Habitat volunteers gathered along a quiet country road Friday morning to witness the land transaction between CUB President Sammy Crafton and Drury. A couple of signatures, some applause and a prayer sealed the deal that will provide Habitat one acre on Little Mount Church Road to build their second home.

Some Taylorsville restaurants could be allowed to serve liquor by-the-drink, if commissioners are able to re-classify the town as a fourth-class city. The classification would also permit the city to have its own Alcohol Beverage Control administrator.

Commissioners hope to review a draft resolution outlining their request at the next meeting. In order to become a fourth-class city, legislation would have to be approved by the Kentucky General Assembly.

It’s not a matter of if, but when a small business will be affected by theft. Whether it is from scams, counterfeiters or even employees, experts speaking at a recent Chamber of Commerce meeting provided advice on how business owners can protect themselves.

“There’s more and more fraud happening every day,” said Pam Mason, vice president of operations at the Peoples Bank. “It’s unbelievable how many fraudulent cashier’s checks we see in this small community.”

Actions by Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Annette King are under question following a recent commercial real estate transaction in which she acted as the dual agent.

Spencer County Fiscal Court approved a motion for the county’s ethics committee to review any possible conflicts of interest when King assisted in the sale of a commercial building at Setters Center last month.

EDA Chairman Dennis Eisenback said at fiscal court Monday morning that he had researched the issue internally and believes that “we’ve done nothing wrong.”

In a scathing letter to the Kentucky Association of Counties president, a local magistrate has called for an attorney general investigation into Judge Executive David Jenkins’ misuse of KACo credit cards and that all questionable expenditures be reimbursed. The letter also requested that Jenkins to be removed from all board positions connected with the state association.

Spencer County Health Department will provide 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine on Friday, November 20 from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The vaccine will be available to eligible population on first come first serve basis. The clinic will follow the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and administer vaccine to the following target groups:

• Pregnant women

• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age

Kaitlyn Culver could only stand by and watch last year as volunteers power-tooled their way toward building the county’s first Habitat for Humanity house. Instead, the then high school junior found other ways to help, like serving homemade ham sandwiches and potato salad to hungry workers.

“It’s just a good organization to be involved with,” said Culver, now a senior at Spencer County High School. “Out of all the organizations I’ve been involved with, it seemed to have the biggest impact. It completely changes people’s lives.”

Silver Dollar Cafe, located in the heart of Mt. Eden, is a family-owned and operated restaurant. They feature daily specials Monday through Friday and are open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Several people joined owner Jim Henson and his wife, Linda, recently in celebrating their opening with a ribbon cutting.